Before we can evaluate a sum or difference involving mixed numbers, the mixed numbers must first be rewritten as fractions.
a bc
a* c+b/c
Simplify
-5 23
-(5* 3+2/3)
-17/3
-2 13
-(2* 3+1/3)
-7/3
When adding or subtracting fractions, they should have the same denominator. We can see that this is the case.
-17/3 - (-7/3)
Now, let's perform the subtraction.
